What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optum Pediatric Certified Medical Assistant- Maywood, NJ position at UnitedHealth Group?
Opportunities at Optum in the Tri-State Region
Make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best.
In addition to providing the highest quality of care, we offer patients around-the-clock access to a healthcare team and same-day and walk-in appointments. As an advocate for prenatal health and education, we provide prenatal classes every weekend free of charge. We believe in giving back to our community and the patients we serve through health fairs, charitable giving/foundation, and free medical education.
Certified Medical Assistant Job Summary
We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our growing team. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexible hours and alternate Saturdays. Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
* High school diploma or GED
* National Medical Assistant certification
* Computer literacy
* Flexible schedule; can assist at nearby practices
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience as a Medical Assistant performing clinical back-office duties, including phlebotomy, injections, obtaining vital signs, and recording medical history
* Experience with Epic EMR
* Peds experience
Benefits and Opportunities:
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Incentive and recognition programs
* Equity stock purchase
* 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. At UnitedHealth Group, we are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best.
In addition to providing the highest quality of care, we offer patients around-the-clock access to a healthcare team and same-day and walk-in appointments. As an advocate for prenatal health and education, we provide prenatal classes every weekend free of charge. We believe in giving back to our community and the patients we serve through health fairs, charitable giving/foundation, and free medical education.
Certified Medical Assistant Job Summary
We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our growing team. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexible hours and alternate Saturdays. Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment
- Room patients, obtain health history, check vital signs, and perform EKGs
- Administer injections and collect specimens
- Document patient care using electronic medical record software
- Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals, answer calls, and complete paperwork as needed
- Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants with minor, in-office procedures
Required Qualifications:
* High school diploma or GED
* National Medical Assistant certification
* Computer literacy
* Flexible schedule; can assist at nearby practices
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience as a Medical Assistant performing clinical back-office duties, including phlebotomy, injections, obtaining vital signs, and recording medical history
* Experience with Epic EMR
* Peds experience
Benefits and Opportunities:
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Incentive and recognition programs
* Equity stock purchase
* 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. At UnitedHealth Group, we are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
